With a massive 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday in the rearview mirror, the Montreal Canadiens looked to close out a miniseries with another big win. Sitting just three points behind the Jets for second place, a regulation win would help make up for a rough pair of games against Calgary.
With Ben Chiarot out, Dominique Ducharme kept his defence from the last game intact, meaning it was another chance for the duo of Brett Kulak and Jeff Petry to shine. It was also a chance for the others in the lineup to bounce back after a shaky debut.